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Gold price today: Gold rate falls 1%, silver crashes 2% on MCX on a stronger dollar, Fed rate-hike bets
As per MCX, domestic spot gold prices dropped by ₹15,100, or nearly 10%, in June to come to ₹1,40,864 per 10 grams, while silver rates declined by ₹38,250, or almost 15%, in June to settle at ₹2,25,125 per kg on 30 June.
India Inc eyes more dollar debt as RBI policy support kicks in
Driven by central bank moves in February and June to lower hedging costs and ease rules, local firms are aggressively swapping out rupee loans for offshore funds.
Gold, silver rates today: Comex gold slips below $4,000, silver falls $1.6 amid US Fed rate hike fears
Gold and silver prices fluctuated on June 30, driven down by a strong US dollar and interest rate hike expectations. Gold fell to $3,955, nearing a 12% monthly decline, while silver dropped 21% in June, reflecting overall market correction amid geopolitical tensions and changing investor sentiment.
RBI's net short forward dollar position increases to $106 bn by end-May
RBI's net short dollar position in the forward market rose to $106.66 billion in May, with increases across both short- and long-term maturity buckets
INR settles lower amid risk-averse investor sentiment
The Indian rupee depreciated by 14 paise to close at 94.65 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as a strengthening greenback overseas and risk-averse investor sentiment weighed on the local unit. The dollar index shifted back above 101 mark on Tuesday after a slight pull back below the levels in the previous session. Elevated expectation for a Federal interest rate hike is seen lending consistent support to the greenback. Markets are staying cautious around 101 mark surrounding the United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for June, which will be released on Thursday. Markets will also look forward to resumption of US-Iran peace talks in Doha that could help ease inflation concerns. The rupee briefly slipped to 95.55 against the US dollar as per CCIL data, driven by month-end corporate import demand and lingering risk-off sentiment. However, relatively stable global crude prices and anticipated central bank interventions supported the currency and restricted the ...
Dollar index reclaims 101 mark amid cautious moves ahead of US non farms
The dollar index shifted back above 101 mark on Tuesday after a slight pull back below the levels in the previous session. Elevated expectation for a Federal interest rate hike is seen lending consistent support to the greenback. Markets are staying cautious around 101 mark surrounding the United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for June, which will be released on Thursday. Markets will also look forward to resumption of US-Iran peace talks in Doha that could help ease inflation concerns. The two nations are reportedly scheduled to hold fresh peace talks on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar, following a weekend of renewed hostilities although media reports claim that Iran refutes the talks claim. At the time of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the Greenbacks value against six major currencies, trades 0.13% higher to near 101.01.
Precious metals under pressure: Check latest gold, silver rates in India and key market factors
MCX gold and silver futures fall as global bullion slides, with US Federal Reserve rate hike expectations and a strong dollar driving sustained bearish pressure.
INR loses momentum in opening trades as geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh
The Indian rupee lost momentum against the American currency in early trade on Tuesday, as month-end demand for dollars from importers and corporates added pressure on the domestic unit. INR opened at Rs 94.60 per dollar and slipped to a low of 95.55 before recovering back to 94.63 so far during the day. Losses for the rupee were partly cushioned by relatively stable crude oil prices globally. However, concerns about potential supply disruptions in the Gulf and continued uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz weighed on investor sentiments. Meanwhile, the Indian stock market opened higher this morning, with the BSE Sensex rising around 100 points to hover near the 76,825 mark and the Nifty 50 crossing the 24,030 level, which could lend some support to the local currency.
AI-led productivity will keep US dollar strong; Fed likely on hold through 2026: Standard Chartered
Steven Englander, Managing Director - Global Head of G10 FX Research, and North American Macro Strategy at Standard Chartered Bank explains why structural factors, not the economic cycle, are driving the US dollar. He discusses the Fed's rate outlook, long-term interest rates, capital flows, emerging markets, India's rupee and what could trigger a sustained decline in the dollar.
Gold, silver decline as markets price in more US rate hikes
Gold and silver prices slide as US rate hike expectations, a stronger dollar and easing safe haven demand weigh on bullion, investors eye key US data.
India's external debt rises to $762.8 billion in FY26, debt-to-GDP ratio climbs
India's external debt reached $762.8 billion by March 2026, a rise of $26.3 billion year-on-year, pushing the debt-to-GDP ratio to 20.8%. The US dollar's strength significantly impacted this figure. While long-term debt saw a modest increase, short-term debt's share grew, raising concerns about its proportion to foreign exchange reserves. Despite these shifts, debt servicing as a percentage of current receipts declined.
India's external debt to GDP ratio rises to 20.8% in Mar-26 from 19.8% in Mar-25
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), stated in a latest update today that at end-March 2026, India's external debt was placed at US$ 762.8 billion, an increase of US$ 26.3 billion over its level at end-March 2025. The external debt to GDP ratio increased to 20.8 per cent at end-March 2026 from 19.8 per cent at end-March 2025. Valuation effect due to the appreciation of the US dollar vis-vis the Indian rupee and other major currencies amounted to US$ 24.6 billion. Excluding the valuation effect, external debt would have increased by US$ 51.0 billion instead of US$ 26.3 billion at end-March 2026 over end-March 2025.